12U BWC: Mexico comes back to edge out Italy
Youth Park/Taipei City. Mexico, which went a perfect 5-0 during the first round of the inaugural edition in 2011, continued its round robin dominance also in the opener of the II 12U Baseball World Cup. On Thursday morning they erased an early 0-3 deficit and defeated Italy 6-3 at Youth Park. Four runs combined in the fourth and fifth completed the comeback.
Six Games open II 12U Baseball World Cup in Taipei City
Taipei City. The second edition of the 12U Baseball World Cup in Taipei City commenced play with six games on Thursday. It saw 12 of the 14 teams in action and the official opening ceremony at Tien-Mou Stadium. The Philippines and Russia will enter the competition on Friday.
12U BWC: Japan shuts out, no-hits Czech Republic
Tien-Mou/Taipei City. Japan had a good start into the II 12U Baseball World Cup, defeating the Czech Republic 15-0 in four innings in the afternoon game at Tien-Mou Stadium in Taipei City. The reigning European 12U Champion kept things close in the beginning, but fell apart in the third and the fourth.
Cubans Sweep to World Port Championship with Marvelous Pitching
The “wicked orange-clad witch” is finally dead and Cuba reigns yet again as champion of the Rotterdam World Port Tournament. Sunday’s second-straight 4-0 shutout victory over the Dutch seemed to put an end to a run of almost uninterrupted recent Orange successes against Cuba.
Peter O’Malley International Invitational Baseball Tournament in Ireland
The first Peter O’Malley International Invitational Baseball Tournament will be played at Corkagh Demesne Park in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland from July 12-14. The tournament is officially sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation (IBAF).
Daily summary: Dutch won over Spain after fourth inning
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Czech Republic wins European U12 Championship
The European U12 Championship was played in Chocen, Czech Republic last week. The Czech Republic, which together with Russia and Italy will represent Europe at the upcoming II IBAF 12U Baseball World Cup in Taipei City, won the title.
Cuba wins 2013 World Port Tournament
Cuba has won the 2013 World Port Tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The record world champion claimed the title at the international tournament, which is officially sanctioned by IBAF, with a 4-0 shutout over the Dutch national team on Sunday.
Italy releases roster for II IBAF 12U Baseball World Cup
The Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) has announced the 18-player roster, which will represent Italy at the II IBAF 12U Baseball World Cup from July 18 to 28 in Taipei City.